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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1965
Page
5
Weather was mild with cool nights and variable rainfall, especially in the northwest. Crops progressed rapidly with corn six tenths planted, oats nearly finished, plowing 90 percent done, and soybeans starting. Pastures remain short of typical feed. subsoil moisture is scarce in the northeast while most areas remain adequate. Six days were favorable for field work.
The annual Soil Stewardship Week themed Challenges of Growth kicks off Sunday May 23 with church services across faiths. Activities continue May 30. Gerald Vander Linden, chairman of the Marion Soil and Water Conservation District Board, says urban residents share responsibility for land care beyond farming areas.
Van der Linden urges conservation as a lasting stake in farming future amid ample current yields. Booklets and materials for Soil Stewardship Week are provided by the National Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts with church advisory help. Sermons frame mankind’s duty to the soil, while pastoral visits to conservation sites grow in frequency.
Roy A. Thompson, Chairman of the Jasper County ASC, announces 6000 bushels of CCC bin site stored corn at Newburg Bin Site No. 436 are up for sale by sealed competitive bids. Bids must be received at the County ASC office by 3 00 p.m. May 26, 1965.
Iowa State University extension economist Gene Futrell reports slaughter lamb prices should hold near current levels through May and June amid strong demand and a firmer pork beef market. Prices averaged 26 dollars for choice in spring with rising returns for producers. supplies remain below last year as 1965 sees a smaller lamb crop and some ewes kept for breeding. Local outreach notes upcoming Mahaska County lamb grading and marketing days at Carmichaels in Oskaloosa on May 25, June 8, and June 22 with details from the Mahaska County Extension Service.
County ASCS office invites all interested firms and individuals to examine the grain up for sale and obtain complete information and bid submission forms. Contact the county office for details and required paperwork to place offers.
The spring organizational meeting for all agricultural and home economics 4 H Club leaders in Mahaska County will be held on Monday May 24. Leaders may attend either an afternoon session beginning at 1 30 p.m or an evening train
Jim Johnson urges all 4-H club leaders to attend two sessions at 7 30 p m in the Farm Bureau building Oskaloosa Discussion will cover summer 4 H activities and other items for the year prominence given to extension association work and club participation
4 H Club members and leaders are invited to a demonstration workshop at the Extension office in Oskaloosa on Wednesday evening June 2 beginning at 8 00 p m DST. The session covers topics to help with 4 H demonstrations for fall contests including suggested topics organization and presentation and rules.
Watershed work advances at Becker farm with 9350 feet of parallel terraces laid and a project site approved by the SCS engineer. Field day plans near completion as the Watershed Committee meets. Staff has focused on waterways and tiling, with 3700 feet of terraces completed at Gerrit Van Zeé farm.
Norman L Van Zante of Pella has been promoted to Airman First Class in the Des Moines Unit of the Iowa Air Guard. He is assigned to the 132D Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron as a jet aircraft mechanic.
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